To report and archive recent sightings in the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the U.S., please send email to sightings@naba.org sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association

The following sightings are a glimpse of the diverse and often rare butterflies that stray into the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Many of these tropical strays become periodic residents in this area. The list is not all inclusive and spans 1996-2007.